Category Archives: State News
Construction Of Ice Castles Starts In Lake Geneva
Ice artisans are on the scene and construction of the Ice Castles has started in Lake Geneva. Recent freezing temperatures have opened the door for crews to start "growing" the icicles used. Organizer...
Dec 9, 2021
UW Board Of Regents to Consider Tuition Hikes at Thursday Meeting
The finance committee with the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will discuss tuition hikes for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students at a meeting today (December 9th). Tuitio...
Dec 9, 2021
Major Winter Storm Looming Over Western Wisconsin Friday Afternoon
People in western Wisconsin are being told they should try to complete any errands or activities on their schedule Friday morning, getting that work finished before a major winter storm arrives. The N...
Dec 9, 2021
Special Prosecutors Appointed In Potential Case Against Former Waukesha Officer
Two special prosecutors have been appointed to review the potential case against former Waukesha police officer Joseph Mensah. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Glenn Yamahiro says he wants the litigator...
Dec 9, 2021
Milwaukee Police Investigate Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide
Milwaukee police are investigating what appears to be a triple-murder suicide. Officers were called to a home on the city's south side Wednesday shortly before noon for a welfare check. Inside they fo...
Dec 9, 2021
State Patrol Reminds Drivers to Move Over for Law Enforcement
After two State Patrol cruisers were struck in the past week, the state law enforcement organization is reminding drivers to move over for police vehicles. One of the incidents occurred Monday in Dane...
Dec 9, 2021
Fuel Prices Decline Significantly in Eastern Wisconsin
Fuel prices may be rising nationwide, but in the Dairy State, they are going down. In Manitowoc County, the average price per gallon of gas fell six cents to $3.04, and they dropped by two cents in Sh...
Dec 8, 2021 Robert Geiger / CC
Congressman Grothman Opens Hearing on Afghanistan Withdrawal
Eastern Wisconsin's representative in Congress had strong words yesterday as he opened a hearing on "Examining the Worldwide Threat of Al Qaeda, ISIS, and Other Foreign Terrorist Organizations". 6th D...
Dec 8, 2021
Medford Schools Quash Rumor - Heat Won't Be Turned Off To Save Money
Officials with the Medford School District say they aren't turning off the heat on students and staff. It's just a rumor. District administrator Pat Sullivan says all classrooms will keep the thermost...
Dec 8, 2021 midnightcomm / CC
Construction Crew Puts Out Fire At Fond Du Lac County Cheese Plant
Members of a construction crew are being given credit for putting out a Tuesday morning fire at a cheese plant in Fond du Lac County. Firefighters were called to the Saputo Cheese plant in Alto at abo...
Dec 8, 2021 liz west / CC
